This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Office of the Premier
Department of the Premier
- Reference number
- DOTP 68/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year B-Degree in Financial Management at NQF level 7 (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory experience. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), National Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Instructions; Public Service Act, 1994, as amended; Basic Conditions of Employment Act; Relevant systems (Basic Accounting System and Logistical Information System); Understanding of public service accounting procedures, processes and systems; Performance management in general. Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Numeracy and literacy; Project Management; Accounting and Financial Management; People Management.
Duties
Monitoring and compiling inputs to financial reporting, including Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements; Overseeing cash management function (banking, petty cash, cashier functions, entity maintenance); Management of payments: Sundry, LOGIS and PERSAL including batch control; Management of claims recoverable account including other non-salary suspense accounts; Financial reporting and monitoring: Plan and manage the compilation of inputs to the Interim financial statements (IFS) and Annual Financial Statements (AFS); Ensure that the information submitted for the IFS/AFS disclosure is checked and verified; Ensure the accurate and timeous compilation and submission of IFS/AFS including sound supporting documentation; Managerial functions.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Mr L Petersen Tel No: (021) 483 5758
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.
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